Leading a Sustainable Economy Forum
14 November 2021
Sustainability is the foundation for today’s leading global framework for international cooperation and the cornerstone of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 launched by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - together with the principles of competitiveness and fairness driving development and lasting change.
Bahrain has taken major steps towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations General Assembly, aligning its national development agenda accordingly and ever since Bahrain has seen noticeable effort and progress on the sustainable development front.
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Eng. Basim Bin Yaqoob Al Hamar, Minister of Housing and Chairman of Eskan Bank, Eskan Bank and BIBF announced the inauguration of a Forum on Sustainable Development bringing together some of the region’s most prominent Speakers and experts in this field. The Forum will address key topics around Sustainable Development covering different tracks, including Leadership, Performance Measurement, Affordable Housing, Innovation and Human Capital.
The Forums aims to establish a platform to discuss the most pressing Sustainability topics with a global lens and a regional focus and to arrive at findings and practical recommendations to create real on-ground impact and change.
“Leading a Sustainable Economy” is a one-day hybrid Forum running from 9AM - 2PM Bahrain time and will be held at BIBF, Bahrain Bay.
Objectives:
- Shed light on sustainability within the economy today
- Exchange ideas and experiences on strategies to achieve a more sustainable economy
- Strategies to integrate sustainability practices in business operations,
- Establishing platforms and networks among stakeholders
Who can Attend:
Business professionals from various sectors and specialisations who are interested in sustainability
FORUM TRACKS
The Kingdom of Bahrain has adopted the Sustainable Development Goals into the Government Action Plan to harmonise the country’s vision, plans and policies with these goals. This encompasses supporting an enabling environment for Sustainable Development Initiatives in different sectors including providing housing solutions to the citizens. The real estate sector is a catalyst of economic growth, as it presents socioeconomic development inclusion as well as growth opportunities.
H.E. Eng. Basim Yacob Al Hamer
Minister of Housing
The Launch of the BIBF's Sustainable Development Academy is a Vision that aims to provide awareness on Achieving Economic Sustainabilty. The BIBF compliments Bahrain’s efforts in mobilizing and directing available capabilities and resources to serve the Economic Vision 2030.
Rasheed M. Al Maraj
Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain
We are pleased to cooperate with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, to host this distinguished forum, in order to provide a platform, to exchange ideas and opinions related to Sustainable Development, with experts and business professionals, as sustainability is a shared responsibility, for the benefit of Bahrain’s economy.
Dr. Khalid Abdulla
General Manager, Eskan Bank
As a thought leader in the industry, we continue to align ourselves with the global trends that will shape a sustainable economy in the Kingdom, hence established the Sustainable Development Academy lately in May. We are proud to collaborate with Eskan Bank on this key initiative, given its distinguishable efforts towards implementing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr. Ahmed AlShaikh
Director, BIBF
Aligning companies strategic directions towards long-term sustainable development which is stakeholder-centric is essential for the harmonious economic, social and environmental development of all nations.
Zeeba Askar, CFA
Head of Banking & Finance Centre, BIBF
Interested in attending the Forum?